Where to Find Bunny Day Eggs in Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Bunny Day is a much-anticipated event in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, bringing with it a flurry of colorful eggs hidden all over your island and on Mystery Island Tours. These eggs are essential for crafting the exclusive Bunny Day DIY recipes, which allow you to create unique furniture, clothing, and accessories. Understanding where to find these eggs is key to fully enjoying the event. Here’s your comprehensive guide to locating each type of Bunny Day egg:
Types of Bunny Day Eggs and Their Locations
There are six types of Bunny Day eggs, each with its own distinct way of being found:
Earth Eggs
- Location: Earth Eggs are buried in the ground and can be identified by a star-shaped crack, just like fossils.
- Availability: You can find up to 10 Earth Eggs on the days leading up to Bunny Day, and up to 15 on Bunny Day itself.
- How to Obtain: Dig them up using your shovel.
Leaf Eggs
- Location: Leaf Eggs appear on hardwood trees.
- How to Obtain: Shake the trees to make them fall down. Be aware that they might be hiding amongst the regular branches, so you might have to shake multiple times.
Sky Eggs
- Location: Sky Eggs drop from special Bunny Day-colored balloons that float across the sky.
- How to Obtain: Use your slingshot to pop these balloons. The presents attached to the balloons may also contain DIY recipes in addition to eggs.
Stone Eggs
- Location: Stone Eggs are obtained by hitting rocks with your shovel or axe.
- How to Obtain: Whack rocks to collect them.
Water Eggs
- Location: Water Eggs are found by fishing.
- How to Obtain: You’ll have about a 30% chance of finding one when you fish from medium-sized shadows in the water.
Wood Eggs
- Location: Wood Eggs are also found on trees but can be obtained from chopping on any tree, including fruit trees.
- How to Obtain: Use your axe to chop trees.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Bunny Day Eggs
Here are some frequently asked questions to help you make the most of Bunny Day and your egg-collecting adventures:
1. How many Bunny Day eggs can I find each day?
The number of Earth Eggs that spawn is capped at 10 on the days prior to Bunny Day, and 15 on Bunny Day itself. The other egg types spawn throughout the day with varied frequency, but there isn’t a daily limit.
2. Can I find Bunny Day eggs on Mystery Island Tours?
Yes, all types of Bunny Day eggs can be found on Mystery Island Tours. This means you can continue your egg hunt even if your home island is picked clean. The same rules apply in terms of locations, like rocks, trees, and the ground.
3. Do Bunny Day eggs disappear if I don’t collect them?
Earth Eggs do not disappear from the ground until you dig them up. Leaf Eggs and Wood Eggs will remain on trees until you shake them or chop the tree. Sky Eggs will only appear once the colored balloon spawns. Stone Eggs appear when you hit a rock. Water Eggs will remain in the water shadows until you catch them. Generally, there’s no need to worry about them disappearing.
4. What can I do with Bunny Day eggs besides crafting?
You can sell them for 200 bells each at Nook’s Cranny. However, it is generally recommended to craft them into Bunny Day items as the crafted items sell for significantly more, effectively doubling their value.
5. How do I unlock Bunny Day DIY recipes?
Bunny Day DIY recipes can be unlocked by:
- Shooting down Bunny Day balloons.
- Finding egg bottles washed up on the beach.
- Talking to your villagers.
- Collecting enough of each egg type triggers new recipes.
6. How many of each egg do I need for all recipes?
Most Bunny Day recipes require between 5 and 15 eggs to be unlocked. Crafting all of the items in the Bunny Day series, including the wobbling Zipper toy, requires a significant number of eggs from all types. Check specific recipe requirements before deciding what to craft.
7. What are the most important Bunny Day items to craft?
Prioritize crafting items like the Bunny Day bed (requires one of each egg), and the Bunny Day arch which is a brand new recipe available during 2023 Bunny Day. The Bunny Day wand, obtained by crafting, is also very useful.
8. When does Bunny Day end?
The Bunny Day event lasts for eight days leading up to the actual Bunny Day. During this time, you can collect eggs and craft items. Zipper T. Bunny appears on the first day of the event and again on the final day.
9. What is the significance of the Wobbling Zipper Toy?
The Wobbling Zipper toy is obtained after you’ve crafted all of the items in the Bunny Day series. It requires four of each egg type to craft. After crafting, you get the Bunny Day wand recipe.
10. How do I get the Bunny Day bag and basket?
The Bunny Day bag can be crafted using one of each egg type. The Bunny Day basket, however, cannot be crafted, but rather, is given by Zipper T. Bunny on the actual Bunny Day when you give him one of each of the six eggs.
11. Can I sell my crafted Bunny Day items?
Yes, absolutely! Crafted Bunny Day items sell for more than the eggs themselves. This is a great way to make bells during the event. Don’t be afraid to keep or sell off items later at the same increased value.
12. Are there any new items for Bunny Day 2023?
Yes! The Bunny Day Arch recipe is a new addition that was introduced in 2023. It’s a DIY recipe given to you by Zipper T. Bunny on the final day of the event.
13. What should I do if I run out of eggs?
If you run out of eggs, continue your regular island activities, visit Mystery Islands or wait for more to spawn. There is a good amount of time to collect them all leading up to and on Bunny Day.
14. How do I get the sky-egg outfit?
The sky-egg outfit is obtained from crafting and requires 3 sky eggs.
15. Is there a special significance to the day of Bunny Day itself?
Yes! On Bunny Day, Zipper T. Bunny will appear outside Resident Services. Speaking with him and bringing one of each egg type will award you with the Bunny Day Basket. This is also the day to collect the Bunny Day Arch recipe. It is generally the peak of the event.
By understanding the locations of each type of Bunny Day egg and keeping these tips in mind, you’ll be well-equipped to make the most of this colorful event. Happy egg hunting, and enjoy crafting all of the fun, unique items that Bunny Day has to offer!